Deputy Commissioner P. Rajendra Cholan has directed the officials of all departments to be prepared to tackle with natural calamities during the monsoon.
Chairing a meeting of the disaster management committee here on Tuesday, Mr. Cholan said that the meteorological department had predicted that the monsoon will set in in the first week of June.
There were possibilities of heavy rain, causing damage to lives and property. Therefore, the officials had to be ready to face any eventualities and reach out to the people during the monsoon.
The officials need to submit all details to the district headquarters on a daily basis.
Tahsildars and other top officials of the taluks would be held responsible in case the information was not submitted from any of the taluks in 24 hours, he added.
Mr. Cholan instructed the officials of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services to keep boats and other rescue operation equipment in good condition. As the district has black cotton soil, storm water starts flowing even in the event of 10 mm rainfall. The department should form Hobli-level teams to carry out rescue operations during emergencies, Mr. Cholan said.
The Agriculture Department officials were urged to set an increased target of 20 per cent sowing area than the last season’s target. Besides, arrangements should be made to distribute seeds and fertilizers at the fixed time, he said.
Surprise visit
Earlier in the day, Mr. Cholan paid a surprise visit to fruit vendors and expressed displeasure over the use of plastic bags, though the government has banned their use and the officials conducting raids to seize banned plastic material. He instructed the officials to strictly implement the ban on plastic material and curb their use.
